Tips to Reduce Condensation in Your Bathroom

If you have noticed condensation forming on bedroom windows in the morning and are asking where it comes from, it might be caused by steam escaping from your bathroom. Your bathroom is one of the main sources of water vapour in your home, and if not properly ventilated via an extractor fan, that water vapour can be carried to other rooms where it will form condensation when it meets a cold surface.

It is possible to reduce the amount of condensation that forms in your bathroom and nearby rooms by making some small changes to how you use the room.

Tips for reducing bathroom condensation

Take shorter and cooler showers

Even turning down the water temperature a little bit when taking a shower can help to reduce the amount of steam generated, particularly when the room is cold. Steam and water vapour can build up in the bathroom during a long shower, so spending less time in the shower means less steam is generated, and you will also reduce your water heating bills.

Start filling the bath with cold water

Taking a hot bath is a relaxing way to finish the day, but if you start by filling the bath with hot water and then add cold water to reduce the temperature, your bath spends more time at a temperature which releases lots of steam. By starting the bath of cold and adding hot water to bring it up to temperature, you release less water vapour that could cause condensation.

Keep your bathroom warm

If your bathroom is kept warm, there will be a lower temperature gradient close to the walls that could cause condensation to form. Not only that, but it will also be more comfortable when you get out of the bath or shower.

Keep the bathroom door closed during and after bathing

If water vapour can escape from your bathroom, it will form condensation in other rooms where it can lead to damp patches and unwanted mould growth. By keeping the door of the bathroom closed, you prevent steam from spreading around your home.

Use your extractor fans

Bathrooms should have an extractor fan installed to help improve ventilation and draw the humid air out of your home. Ensure that you switch the fan on when you bathe or shower and leave it running for up to thirty minutes after you have finished. Modern extractor fans are quiet in use and will not disturb you. Some such as the EnviroVent Cyclone 8 extractor fan feature a moisture sensor that detects the level of humidity and adjusts the fan power appropriately to speed up the process of ventilating the room.

Find out more

If your home is plagued by condensation problems that won’t go away, or you have found mould in your bathroom, improving your ventilation could help. Our local ventilation specialists can visit your home to identify the causes of condensation and provide advice about the best way to stop the problem permanently. Simply enter your postcode below to find an expert in your area.